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Sacramento Bee · 7h

Uganda enacts one of the strictest laws in the world that makes being LGBTQ a crime

Due to his support for the legislation, it is expected that the President of Uganda will sign the anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

The Globe and Mail · 1d

Ugandan MPs approve anti-gay law with death penalty provisions

The harsh new law, which will turn the country’s entire LGBTQ community into fugitives in fear for their lives, was approved by an almost unanimous vote in the Ugandan parliament

The New York Times · 1d

Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some

The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations.

CNN on MSN · 1d

UN and US join chorus of condemnation against Uganda’s hardline anti-LGBT bill

The United Nations and United States on Wednesday added to international outrage over a hardline bill passed by Ugandan lawmakers that criminalizes simply identifying as LGBTQ+, prescribes a life sentence for convicted homosexuals and a death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality.

Uganda lawmakers passed some of the harshest anti-gay legislation in the world

An overwhelming majority passed among the toughest anti-gay laws in the world late on Tuesday night, and ruling party MPs like Musa Ecweru echoed the sentiments of many in the chamber. MUSA ECWERU: In our country,

NBC News · 10h

Uganda's LGBTQ community is 'in shock' over new law, gay activist says

Homosexuality Bill, 2023” includes steep sentences that include death for “aggravated homosexuality” and life in prison for same-sex relations.

The Washington Post · 14h

Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness

A prominent leader of Uganda’s LGBTQ community says he is worried about becoming “homeless,” describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a tou

Ugandan activist vows to keep speaking out despite new law that bans identifying as LGBTQ

Uganda's parliament passed a harsh anti-gay bill this week that includes life in prison for having same-sex relations, and ...

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Ugandan MPs pass bill imposing death penalty for homosexuality

Human rights campaigners condemn bill introducing capital and life imprisonment sentences ...

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Uganda to Make It a Crime to Identify as LGBTQ

If enacted, someone who has sex with an HIV-positive person, deemed "aggravated homosexuality," can be put to death.

Don’t say ‘gay’ in this country, or you’ll get the death penalty

Uganda’s parliament passed a measure to make it a crime to identify as LGBTQ. More than 30 African countries, including ...

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